Drivers will receive double “I Love Rewards” loyalty points at the new location. Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in South Hill, Va., at Interstate 85, Exit 15. The store was built from the ground up to provide a new travel stop for professional drivers and motorists. The company invested approximately $7.5…
Survey Shows Millennials' Gasoline Buying Habits
Price is key factor for Millennials in selecting gasoline type. Leading gas station chains Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco have released the results of a nationwide survey that evaluated millennials’ gas purchasing habits and decisions. The survey was conducted by Kelton between July 19-25, 2012, among 1,018 American men and women age 21-30 who drive…
Couche-Tard Profits Up
While merchandise sales are up, the tobacco category remains a challenge, says chief executive of Couche-Tard. Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s adjusted quarterly profit is up, boosted in part by recent acquisitions, stronger merchandise sales and higher fuel margins, Reuters reported. Net earnings for the company fell, however, due to one-time costs associated…
BP Enhances Pump Rewards
Customers to be rewarded for their loyalty. BP Products North America Inc. is committed to finding new ways to build loyalty amongst consumers. First it launched the new BP Visa with Pump Rewards, and now the company is taking Pump Rewards technology to a whole new level by launching several pilot programs this fall in…
Parker’s Plans New Georgia Location
“We’re responding to repeated requests from area residents who have been asking us to open a Parker’s in Rincon,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s Convenience Stores recently announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Rincon, Ga. The newest Parker’s, located at the site of the former Springfield Ford dealership on Hwy. 21, will…
Chevron’s Fuel Your School Program Expands
Innovative program to fund classroom projects, adds seven communities to the 2012 program. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the expansion of its Fuel Your School program to nine communities this fall from two communities in 2011. Fuel Your School will provide useful funding for eligible classroom projects developed by public school teachers and posted to…
CITGO Launches Fall 2012 Fueling Good Program
Registration open for charities, local heroes to win CITGO gift cards. Fueling more than one-million miles of good by assisting more than 200 charities, CITGO Petroleum Corp. is once again launching its Fueling Good program. Now in its fourth year, the Fueling Good program continues to recognize and reward local heroes making a difference in…
Pilot Flying J Closes Maxum Petroleum Acquisition
“I am looking forward to increasing our participation in the fuel and lubricant distribution industry serving commercial and industrial customers,” says Pilot CEO. Pilot Flying J closed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Maxum Petroleum for cash, and its contribution of Western Petroleum LLC into Maxum. Maxum will continue to operate as an independent…
U.S. Retail Gasoline Prices to Continue Higher after Labor Day
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Bucking the seasonal trend, the U.S. average for regular grade gasoline sold at retail outlets across the country will continue higher after the Labor Day holiday, increasing despite the end of the summer driving season when demand typically declines after peaking during the summer months. There…
Kangaroo Express Tests Fuel Island Beverage Vending
Vendgogh’s vending system allows customers to purchase cold drinks at the pump. The Pantry Inc. is working with Vendgogh, LLC to pilot beverage vending at fuel islands in several Kangaroo Express stores in Raleigh, N.C. and Durham, N.C. “This is another option we are testing to serve our on-the-go guests,” said John Fisher, senior vice…